Simple Glimmer #01
A new series + the first glimmer.
Since I read the post on glimmers by
and last year, it has been on my mind. I have slowly been unveiling these moments, and most important of all, taking note of them and categorising them as glimmers in my memory. The more I notice, the more they happen.
It has this made me more aware of those small moments that make me feel at peace, calm, balanced, grateful or happy. I try to feel the as much as I can when I am in them. The smell, the touch, the temperature, how I felt inside, almost taking a mental photo of that moment. Not only because that helps me present, but also for when I face overwhelm, I tend to evoque them in my memory, and I can feel that pleasing sensation again.
Noticing has also made it possible for me to make them more attainable, as I know what a possible glimmer could be for me, I can be more intentional about them. Like some mornings, I just know what glimmer I could anchor on that day.
Can glimmers be planned? Or do they have to be unplanned? What do you think?
Some micro-moments are becoming intentional for me, while others come as a wonderful surprise. Both fill my cup in equal measure. A bird singing at sunset, a hedgehog walking across our garden, listening to the rain, finding a beautiful flower, or a kind gesture from a loved one. Those tiny moments that make me whole and happy for the life I have.
As it something that brings me gratitude and happiness, I have decided to document some of these moments, that have become such an important part of my day. And so, here at the first letter of (hopefully many) Simple Glimmer. I want these letters to be shorter posts, including a photo (or/and a video, I find out how to make them look nice on here).
The first glimmer:
The day before yesterday, I woke up with an urge to go to the beach. I wanted to feel the sand and the sea between my toes. I knew it would make me feel soft, loved, grateful. I was still tired from the flu, but I knew that was going to boost me. So, to the beach I went.
When my feet touched the sand, I felt a deep comfort, like coming home after a long day. My shoulders relaxed, my mind was set free. I felt grateful for the moment I was in. I was held, I felt hugged. I felt present and grounded. And my brain could only think of that one thing I was doing, no other thoughts could make their way forward.
I walked down to the shore and submerged my feet in the cold sea water, and I smiled as widely as I could. Life felt sweet. Walking by the shore I noted all the small stones and their colours. I noticed the touch of wet sand and the small gulls that danced on the tiny waves. I was full, I was whole.
What glimmer have you experienced this week?
A twisted leaf spiralled to the ground. I stood and watched.
Oh I love this post, and your description of the beach gave me a longing to feel my feet in the sand. ❤️
I definitely think we can create the conditions to experience more glimmers. I think it comes from opening up to the possibility of them being there and taking more moments to mindfully engage with all of our senses in the world around us 🌱 One of my glimmers today has been feeling the temperature change under feet when I padded outside with my morning cuppa - there's always an excitment I feel in my belly about the change in season - I'm excited to see your glimmer diaries unfold :)